Apartment turnovers in Columbus move fast. One tenant moves out, the next is ready to move in, and the unit has to look, feel, and smell clean in between. A clear turnover routine protects your time, helps the next resident start fresh, and makes showings easier.

Start With an Empty-Unit Walkthrough

Walk the whole unit before you clean anything. Open cabinets, drawers, closets, the refrigerator, and the oven. Check for items left behind, trash, and areas that need extra attention. Note damage separately from dirt — cleaning fixes dirt, but repairs need their own plan. Working top to bottom and room by room keeps you from spreading dust onto floors you already finished.

Kitchen: Degrease and Sanitize

Kitchens sell a turnover. Wipe cabinet fronts to remove grease, clean countertops and the sink, and sanitize handles and switches. Clean inside the refrigerator after it is empty, including shelves and drawers. Degrease the stovetop and range hood, and clean inside the oven if needed. Empty crumbs from drawers and wipe them out. Finish with the floor last, after all the crumbs and dust have fallen.

Bathrooms: Bright and Fresh

Scrub the tub, shower, tile, and grout until they look bright again. Clean the toilet inside and out, including the base. Polish the mirror with a two-cloth method — one damp, one dry — for a streak-free finish. Wipe the vanity, faucet, and handles, and watch for hard-water spots around sinks and showers, which are common in Columbus homes. An empty, fresh bathroom gives new tenants confidence right away.

Bedrooms, Living Areas, and Floors

Dust ceiling fans, vents, baseboards, and window sills. Spot-clean walls and doors around handles where fingerprints build up. Vacuum closets and all floors, including edges and corners where dust collects. Mop hard floors after vacuuming. Open windows briefly if weather allows to air the unit out.

The Final Touches That Matter

Replace burnt-out bulbs if you have spares on hand, check that all trash is out, and do one last walkthrough with fresh eyes. Look at the unit as a new tenant would: entry first, then kitchen, bathroom, and bedrooms. A final check catches a missed drawer, a streaky mirror, or dust on a fan blade before keys change hands.

Ohio Supreme Clean apartment turnovers start from $249. Prices do not include tax — Ohio sales tax is added on top where it applies. Deep, move-out, and post-construction work is quoted by scope. We are bonded and insured, so landlords and property managers can book with confidence.

Ready for a cleaner handoff between tenants? Book your appointment through Jobber via our website: visit https://ohiosupremeclean.com/contact/ to book, or call/text 380-246-4069.